42 Using the Meridian Terminal EmulatorConnecting through a serial port or modemStandard 1.0 Network Administration Center 2.5 November 1998User Guide SupplementConnecting through a serial port or modemIntroduction This section describes how to configure NAC 2.5 to work withMTE 9 through a serial port or modem.Setting theterminal typeTo prepare the NAC 2.5 to run with MTE 9, you must set theterminal type to “MTE 9 or above.”To set the terminal type, follow these steps.Starting Point: NAC 2.5 maintenance consoleStep Action1 Verify that the NAC 2.5 system is shut down.Note: For instructions on how to shut down the system, refer totheNetwork Administration Center System Administration andMaintenance Guide (NTP 553-4011-510), “Maintenance andadministration programs: system running” chapter.2 Display the NAC Maintenance and Administration menu.